Crocus Tip

Introducing Crocus

pepper 'Dulce Italiano'

pepper

approx 150 seeds
£2.19

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within 3 days

Position: full sun

Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil

Rate of growth: average

Hardiness: tender

A meaty, bull horn type pepper that is used wildely all over Italy. It is a good all rounder and is also known as Corno di Toro. It produces fruits with a sweet taste and thin and they can be used when they are green or red.

Growing Instructions:

Sow inside - February to April Sow outside - March to May (when the air temperature is above 5°C) sow 1.5cm deep

Harvest: June to December

Sow indoors - February to May. Sow 1cm deep in trays or alternatively two seeds per pot selecting the strongest seedling. Use multi purpose compost, to cover seeds. Plant out in a greenhouse in April to June When plants reach 20cm high, pinch out the tips to encourage more side shoots and therefore more peppers to form. Feed regularly with a high-potash tomato feed once the fruits begin to form, and as the plants grow larger they may benefit from some support.

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chilli

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